Do you have any opinions on political or social matters that you are afraid to express publicly?

[razelove]

I figure it this way, what goes around comes around. So right now is the time for Antifa and BLM to go around punching white people in the face, and for there to be no men's room on a college campus, but rather a unisex toilet, god forbid you get rid of the women's room and make that unisex too like at most gay clubs.

Anywho, two things will happen, one, a reaction, the people mostly targeted by this, white men, will stop just being shafted and decide to start punching back, which seems to be starting. The second one would be for white men to manipulate these loving caressing systems for their own gain, I'm not a white man anymore, I'm a black woman because I woke up this morning and realized that's my identity, which I think is half of the trans sports debate.

So, I never cared, and doubt I ever will. Even if the morons have strength in numbers, I'll always have shrapnel.

[JackSmy]

Nope! If I post what I think, the monitors will crap on me again. Nobody has "Free Speech" here, as it is a private company, and they decide who to censor, and to allow BULLIES to continue to abuse, and take things out of context and REPORT, so the abused one is Censored!!! LOL!! Maybe this is run by a Russian company? :) :)
I certainly will NOT TOUCH "political" or social, which, now seems to be ALL ABOUT RACE!

[WhiteSteve]

I say what I say, I like to think there’s nothing malicious and hopefully nothing to ignorant about it, and I’m always willing to listen and learn.

I guess I’d just say that individuals, and not governments, ultimately dictate what they want the local culture to be (one of the few things I feel like we actually truly and directly influence, just by being alive and participating in society), and I think we’re just witnessing an intra-societal battle as to what the American cultural standard is going to be going forward. I don’t mean to necessarily liken anything from today to then, but think about post-abolition, I’m sure there were people who were salty that they couldn’t own slaves anymore and were probably not looking to treat them as free humans, probably still had racist thoughts and behaviors. Obviously somewhere along the line we stamped that out as a culture, and I’d imagine some people themselves were stamped out too in the process, either figuratively or literally, and I guess those are the broken eggs en route to the omelette. I mean, people disregard laws all day, everyday, I’m never really that concerned about what’s in some dusty old book of law, I’m concerned about the thoughts, attitudes, and resulting actions, direct or indirect, blatant or subtle, of each and every individual in the country. It’s a fool’s errand to try to monitor that, of course, lmao, but I see the justice system get things wrong all the time, or only punishes egregious infractions, so I’d never rely on that to keep anyone truly honest. It takes societal pressure and ostracization to effect the necessary change on individual levels. I’m not saying that’s right or wrong, I’m just saying I think that’s the only way it’s possibly accomplished. But relying on “law & order” to keep people in line, I think that has a whole lot more misses than hits, in my estimation, if we’re talking about causing people to be truly decent, not just behaviorally decent.

So I guess what I’m saying is “buckle up, I think things are going to get real bumpy”, haha. People will be hyper-vigilant and like many other concepts, we’ll see what’s maybe an over-correction before the pendulum finds its center.

[Lliam]

Have many disagreements with so-called liberals/progressives these days and I used to have what I thought were liberal values. At one time, most of my friends were liberals. I have serious issues with "woke" culture, censorship, BLM, the trans agenda, TDS, gun control, covid measures, and other things that put me on the outs with dumb asses who fancy themselves liberal but are actually non-thinking zombies who think whatever they are told to think by their favorite liberal msm. They'll jump on any bandwagon no matter how nonsensical.

I'm not a conservative and have disagreements with many of their values, too. But, interestingly, I find it easier to get along with them than with the latte-liberals I described.

I oppose both liberals and conservatives in their support for neoliberalism and U. S. global hegemony. Then again, not all liberals or conservatives support that shit.

The more intelligent and informed people I know have abandoned labels and political partisanship. Like me, their views are nuanced. They look at all sides and develop their own opinions on issues. They realize that labels and identity issues are designed to be divisive.

I don't go around picking fights, but I'm not afraid to share my views. I do campaign for certain things like liberty, free speech, gun rights, and opposition to covid mandates, among others.

[PinkMichae]

Although it's scary what the left is trying to do to wipe out anyone who opposes them I'm not afraid to tell them why they are wrong. The minute they result in calling me a racist, nazi, xenophobic, homophobic, sexist, fascist, or Trumpster, I know I've managed to trip them up because they can no longer civilly debate me. I swear they don't even know what half those words mean.

I actually use to mesh fine people that had different views and beliefs. But to many went off the radical deepend and have no tolerance. It's very selfish if you think about it. They are the new "I" party completely desensitized to anyone that thinks different. There is no compromising with them.

If you are against allowing children to take hormones to change their gender you are homophobic. Children can't make the decision to drink alcohol, smoke, serve in the military, or vote until the ages of 18 or 21 when their brains are better developed. It's a fact that children make impulsive decisions. But we are gonna let them decide to take hormones to completely change their bodies? That's not being a homophob, that's protecting children from making impulsive decisions they will likely regret.

I could go on but I think you can understand what I'm saying.

[MCheetah]

"I have many beliefs that do not pass muster with the PC police/woke crowd/SJW cadre, but I express them anyway."

I think with free speech, you either use it or lose it. I have opinions about a LOT of things, but I don't speak them unless asked, because I hate being one of those "who asked you, anyway?" types of people who always need to say something that doesn't need to be spoken.

My opinions range on many things, but one thing SJW's would go bat sh*t over, is the fact I think Jews are over-protected in society just because the Holocaust happened. It's like, it didn't happen TO YOU. Many Jews have been using that as a criticism shield for far too long now. The instant "get out of jail free" card and I'm sick of it. Some Jews were the original SJW's and self-victims, despite being long past the days of the Holocaust. I think we need to start treating EVERYONE as equals, not just the ones you aren't afraid to criticize. "Find out who you're not allowed to criticize and you'll find out who controls you."

Cancel me, faggots; I dare you.

[hellionthesagereborn]

C, I have plenty of views people hate but I express them anyway. Was almost punched in the mouth by a guy who was angry that I didn't support black lives matter. However its important to speak the truth because by allowing yourself to be silenced is exactly what got us into such an extreme situation to begin with. Because you let the extreme control the narrative by staying quite they get ever more radicalized until you get to the point where we are currently at, where a trump supporter was shot and killed for being a trump supporter, where antifa violently beats any one who questions the far left, where far left politicians endorse violence against their political rivals and attempt to pass laws to bar their political rivals from all aspects of society. So the only choice one has that is moral is to speak the truth and hope that it convinces others to do the same.

[ShortCircuit]

I'm not afraid of being physically attacked, or even directly confronted verbally. However, I am hesitant to express most of my political opinions in most environments because I might be shunned or blacklisted, especially since most of the social environments I am involved in are also professional environments, in which I'm surrounded by peers who will be working in the same industry as me (and the entertainment industry, no less). I wish I cared less, but my livelihood and standard of living really could be on the line.

[Dragonpurple]

I will express them in person, but not online. Anymore you express the 'wrong' opinion online someone will find where you live and work. Get you cancelled for thinking wrong, fired from your job and convict you in the court of public opinion.

Look at the people on Jan 6th whole lost their jobs when they never even entered the capital. There is countless other cases over the last decade of similar situations, someone said something and it went viral and they lost their job and so much more.

[Mr_longLegz]

I have lots of thoughts an opinions on a lot of things that I generally share openly. Id share them here but it wouldn't amount to much anything because you can't send tone over text and I'd literally be typing a whole Ted talk.
But I will say this, I worked in social science as a data collector from 2011-2017, made thousands of phone calls all over the country doing the phone survey thing and when our branch closed, we pretty much came to this conclusion-

If this country ever had to unite as the United States and move as a unit for any sort of greater good, for us or globally, we're fucked.

[Solo22]

I voted F. It's not that I'm afraid to express political views, I just don't see the point of doing so and don't have to the energy to. Most political debates are no longer logical or policy based, just emotionally charged shouting matches. I actually started watching news nation and it's refreshing to have a news channel that just gives you opinion-free facts and news coverage. Not tailored news stories meant to promote political viewpoints as seen on Fox or CNN. There are only a few people who I can actually talk to about politics who actually know what they are voting for.

[jennifer_bloom]

I had a guy from bible study harass me for around 8 hours for criticizing trump on Facebook so I no longer post political views online and I hid my disagreements on theology with people at church because we are all at different stages of growth and it’s not necessary to alienate a friend over something they will figure out on their own with maturity and personal growth.

[meetkitty123]

This is an intriguing question.
On gag I mostly avoid political questions or conversation.
In my personal life if I dont agree with something politically I may become vocal.
If it is a subject that really gets me heated and it has something to do with unjustice or causes harm to people I will speak up on gag or in my personal life.

[msc545]

Yes, I do. In contrast to my usual leftist politics, I have a few beliefs that SJW's and leftists are horrified by:

1. I own guns and use them responsibly although I would absolutely never go hunting. I am very much against gun control.

2. I believe that abortion for any reason is murder and I am completely against it.

I don't really talk about these opinions to leftists because arguing with them is useless.

[Mia-Wallace]

Of course. I don't even express them online under my real name.

I prefer to act in the real world rather than speak. If the people who oppose my ideas had any interest in discussions, I would not feel uneasy to express myself. Thus speaking is pointless to begin with.

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

I wouldn't say afraid... More refusal to discuss with those that can't keep a discussion, even heated on an adult level and have to resort to insults and attacks... The only thing I fear is resorting or stooping to their level, and if I feel it's going to get to that point, I'd rather just not discuss with those people.

[Jaumet]

Being older and wiser... of all people you should know just what the consequence of truly speaking your mind can bring down on you. I am actually rather surprised and dismayed that you of all people would ask that question. It's almost like a very underhanded method that would be used by a bad political actor to pinpoint potential dissidents.

After all they even warn you that "everything you say can and will be used against you." Don't believe me? Tell your girlfriend, spouse or SO that you did something they most assuredly would not like for you to have done and see if they ever let you forget about it. So, I think I shall just keep my mouth shut on directly answering your question.

[Not_Average]

No, I refuse. If you get me fired, I can support myself. I don’t comply with professional bullies. I’ll go out swinging every-time. PC warriors can throw a temper tantrum and call me any name in the book. They can try and ruin my reputation. They can try and do anything they want. They can try to attack me and I’ll attack back. Won’t budge. I’m entitled to my views as they are. I rather die fighting than to succumb and surrender to the mob.

[andreasderjuengere]

There is a law here that you must not comment on anything that touches the Royal Thai House.
Local prisons are not said to be comfortable. So it's one of the few laws I take for serious.
In most other matters, I'm frank - and therefore often disliked; which I see as a compliment.

[Anpu23]

Depending on the issue I could find myself on either side of the political divide. I try not to speak with people about issues that we disagree with. If I am asked direct questions I do not lie. I do this with friends from either side of the political spectrum. I have faced censor as well as threats from people who are both Democrats as well as Trump Republicans (as opposed to classical Republicans who are much more live and let live [except, of course on the subject of abortion]).

[bannacookies]

For sure. One of my good friend's SO said that if I express my views to my friend again, they wouldn't let me hang out with my friend... my friend has a weird SO. My friend and I were always able to discuss our views in an unheated matter. Once their SO got involved, poop hit the fan. Lol. They got m a d. After that experience, I'm pretty good at being quiet.

[Feelicks]

Yes, being conservative on any issue gets you attacked hard these days. I refuse to discuss it at work and I stay off of twitter. I also heavily self sensor on FB.

I saw this coming about ten years ago when the culture of universities shifted to self destructive communist propoganda.

[Anonymous]

Most of my views are right wing
Most of my peers views are right wing

I have more diverse friends that the woke darlings could even dream of having

If a woke liberals wants to gets uppity then I'll shut them down with a steel toed boot

[petargrom]

Yes - a huge number of.

Whilst I am busy calculating the trajectory for landing kn the moon at a given spaceship temperature - my peers and neighbours want to decapitate me for being able to hold my head above the water.
Doesn't matter that I am also working on the logistics of delivery of food for free to their front door - it's all hatred and threats (because, transgender or other surgery gone bad and still hurting, so who am I to even exist)

[Juxtapose]

I'll say "the n word" in public just to prove I can.

If anyone dares to attack me I will make them regret it! I have 11 years of Martial Arts training, we even trained outdoors in bad weather.

I would rather DIE than censor myself.

Online is worrying though, my "n word" freedom isn't here, my opinions can be ERASED.

Yikes!

[legalboxers]

#zerofilter Afraid of what? Many infantry men (stressing INFANT) who think they can fire from their keyboard and spew their lies.. Yippie Ki A Mother...

[Agape93]

Nope. I’m
Highly blunt if asked. Some things I won’t discuss online though, due to government surveillance.

[jshm2]

No. It's one reason why I am centrist.

Every belief and view I have there is a framework for it. In fact I usually go out my way to discuss the views and opinions of others, regardless of how wrong they may be.

[NathanDavis]

I've never been afraid to express my opinions on anything, but there are things I should not disclose nor I want to confront people who feel very strongly about something just because I happen to differ on such things.

[Derekk]

As a young educated liberal, I'd just like to inform you that we have Chai lattes and blunts at the ready.

We are an incredibly threatening and well-coordinated gang with an enormous amount of political capital, and you are correct to fear us.

[Emperorxxxemilio]

I have a strong feeling politics in general is one big game of pretend. The puppet masters are the ones in charge of this show. Our ideas are picked for us if we don’t think for ourselves and question authority.

[Kas19]

I have many beliefs that don't align with the modern liberal. I consider myself more libertarian left. It would be a lot to list out

[Flower7]

My views on homosexuality are very unpopular. I'm sure I would get dragged if I ever expressed those opinions in public.

[Anonymous]

I would make it mandatory to make a test for people who want to have kids to see if they are smart enough to have one. Or basically make them go through a process like adoption even if they wanna conceive. I would abort any "illegal" kid. If a kid is born already illegally, I'd put it up for adoption to people who pass the test.

[worldscolide]

Yeah having conservative beliefs in certain parts of this country can cause you to lose your job, even be jailed under false pretenses.. Thank god i live in a VERY red state.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I have at least a few beliefs that do not pass muster with the PC police/woke crowd/SJW cadre, but I keep my mouth shut because I don't want a conflict with anyone

[The_Sal]

I just want to know why they feel the need to force their ideologies on us. why can't we have our own beliefs and ideologies?
it's a very dangerous thing to do...

[bamesjond0069]

I live in a conservative area. Im also not a pussy ass bitch. I think gays are going to hell, trannies are still men, marriage is for virgins, God is great, America is #1, and everyone should have at least 3 guns.

[zagor]

No. I think I can defend most of my ideas pretty well.

The recent election has caused a lot of turmoil in my extended family. Some of my cousins unfriended each other over their posts.

[Dontaaa]

Not really, most topics I just so happen to not have a strong opinion on.

I'm indifferent a lot of the time.

[ARadWarMoose]

I hate empaths. Modern society is built around taking advantage of their kindness/naïveté and they fall for it every time, making everyone around them suffer the consequences.

[KrakenAttackin]

I express my beliefs when it matters. We have to realize that the "woke" crowd in woke communities have criminalized divergent opinions.

[najekim]

If I have an answer or opinion I'll post it. If others don't like my answer or opinion, well, deal with it.

[Abtraction]

Most Americans don't know the facts, especially Democrats, over educated people, and liberals.

[Jack9949]

I just dont feel the need to state them. It accomplishes nothing when someone disagrees

[Anonymous]

I'm pro euthanasia for anyone who wants it, euthanasia for retarded newborns, castration for people with some genetical diseases, experimentation on death row and lifetime sentences. I also believe that all textbooks shall be digitalized.

[Chthou95]

I have opinions people don't like or opinions that aren't politically correct that get people really upset, but i don't care. Freedom of speech

[Anonymous]

Mostly tiptoeing, but I don't lie, I try to offer gentle pushback if it comes up.

[bryceb]

I'm a crazy conspiracy theorist if I have questions about vaccines or 9/11 (20 years this year).

[LuvMeSomeBoys]

Yes, most all of them.

[Dennisjf12]

Arrest president Trump and put him in jail in Mexico for life.

[ItsTheNephilim]

I live in India so...

[Avicenna]

Absolutely none I'm afraid to express

[Anonymous]

My favourite comic book character is the punisher

[DiscomfortZone]

What are they gonna do, call me names? 🤣

[suit47]

No not really I'm pro-gun and Segregation

[DiegoO]

Yeah, I live under a dictatorship 🤷

[Gwenhwyfar]

This is a leading question counselor 😊

[Slim57]

Never afraid to express

[JessieBellll]

None